Federal Register #2026-20567

NAGPRA notice for two lots of funerary objects held in connection with California State University, Chico

The National Park Service published a NAGPRA notice about two lots of funerary objects held in connection with California State University, Chico’s inventory. - Government agency: National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior. - Institution responsible for the inventory and repatriation process: California State University, Chico (Chico State), in Chico, Butte County, California. - Objects described: Two lots of associated funerary objects—modified lithic materials and shells. No individual quantities or part numbers are provided. - Cultural affiliation: The objects are identified as culturally affiliated with the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, California, and the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California. - Notice purpose: Eligible tribes and other qualifying requestors may submit requests to Chico State for repatriation of the objects. - Procurement status: This is not a solicitation or contract award. No OEMs, vendors, products, or procurement services are identified.

Description

California State University, Chico (Chico State) completed an inventory of two lots of associated funerary objects: modified lithic materials and shells. Chico State determined that the objects are culturally affiliated with the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, California, and the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California. Repatriation requests may be submitted by the identified tribes and certain other eligible requestors. Repatriation may occur on or after November 9, 2026.

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